Justin Westmoreland
How to calculate value add on a multi family property
I am new to BP and my goal is to buy value add properties with at least 16 units or more. How do you calculate the cost per unit, what are some things that you look to improve in a value add property and how do you kn...
Wes Harding
California Specific - Financing for Energy Upgrades
Just thought I would let everyone know of this home energy efficiency improvement financing resource available for most areas in California. I am not a representative of this financing program, but do act as a general...
Michelle Elsaid
PERMITS - ENCLOSED PATIO
Hi BP,I am making an offer on a duplex in very good condition that has had some work done without permits. The house has always had a big patio and that space is included in livable square footage. However, the patio ...
Crystal Dundas
Heating optionS to prevent high turnover - philadelphia, pa
I have a duplex in West Philadelphia's University City area. The property is all electric, no gas. I am having a challenge with one of my units. It is about 1500 sqft, 3stories, 3br, 2ba and being heated by an electri...
Kevin Z.
Best improvements to make to a vacant unit?
Hello,I just had my first vacancy in a 4 unit apartment building that I have owned for about two years. It is located in Los Angeles, fairly blue collar, strong rental area a few miles west of USC. The building is s...
David Krulac
Not ALL $30,000 properties are pigs, though many are....
Re: @Ben Leybovich Whether they are in Ohio or not!Mark Twain said, "Don't argue with an idiot, people won't be able to tell the difference." I don't think Mark Twain was Russian, though he did use an alias.I don't s...
Gregory Atnip
Updating Rentals: Did I miss anything?
Buying a duplex as a house hack in February. Both units are vacant 2 bed 1 bath. Wanting to update before listing and renting in June. Based on previous articles I found a lot of what are good things to update.Current...
Eric Samuels
Annual and monthly tasks owning a rental property in Philadelphia
Happy New Year everyone!As I look back at my first year as a landlord I've learned a bunch. One thing I'm still struggling with is creating a list of tasks that need to be done as a landlord/property owner in Philadel...
Carlos Pelegrina
seasoned flippers call for help on heating and cooling
I need to provide the house with new heating and cooling.
What would you do? HVAC system? or a hot water system with cool modern radiators and a split unit for AC.this last one is easier for construction with less de...
Harpreet Singh
Is radiator or oil tank heating a hurdle in selling home?
Hello guys, I have radiator heating with oil tank (above ground) in my home which I put on sale. It's been 44 days now and I have not gotten any offer. Most of the people don't give specific reasons for denying but gi...